Pass Windows Server 2016 first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs

You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9am – 5pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day quality learning time, with your instructor

You’ll learn Windows Server 2016 faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily

You’ll be studying Windows Server 2016 with the best. We’ve been named in Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified 72,074 professionals, and we’re partners with all of the big names in the business

You'll do more than study Firebrand's courseware. We use practical exercises to make sure you can apply your new knowledge to the work environment. Our instructors use demonstrations and real-world experience to keep the day interesting and engaging

On this accelerated 4 day Installation, Storage and Compute in Windows Server 2016 course, learn the fundamental skills to bring the benefits of Windows Server 2016 to your organisation.

You’ll learn how to install Windows Server 2016 - including Nano Server, Hyper-V and Virtual Machines. You'll also cover how to migrate from your existing server platform to Windows Server 2016. In addition to this, you'll develop your knowledge of disaster recovery technologies and be capable of planning, creating and managing a failover cluster.

This course is 20% faster than traditional training, meaning you will be back in work sooner using your new skills.

Using Firebrand’s unique Lecture | Lab | Review technique, your Microsoft Certified Trainer will immerse you in Microsoft Official Curriculum combined with practical labs. This will help you develop skills applicable to real-world scenarios, including how to:

Install, upgrade and migrate servers and workloads

Install, deploy and manage Windows Server and Hyper-V containers

Plan and implement a high availability and disaster recovery solution

Manage, monitor and maintain virtual machine installations

As part the course, you will be prepared for exam 70-740: Installation, Storage and Compute in Windows Server 2016. You will sit this exam on-site as part of the course, covered by your Certification Guarantee.

If you're an IT professional looking to build knowledge of storage and compute funcationality using Windows Server 2016, this course is ideal. It's also highly relevant if you're looking to migrate to Windows Server 2016 from previous server technologies.

This course, 20740C: Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server 2016, forms part of the full MCSA: Windows Server 2016 track, which can be completed in just 11 days.

Use your free Microsoft training vouchers

You may be entitled to heavily-discounted training via Microsoft's Software Assurance Training Voucher (SATV) scheme. If your business has bought Microsoft software, check to see if it came bundled with free training vouchers! Vouchers can be exchanged against training for all Microsoft technologies. If you’re unsure, get in touch with us

Firebrand is a Microsoft Learning partner, meaning you will benefit from:

Microsoft Certified Trainers - learn from expert instructors certified by Microsoft to deliver your course. With years of in-industry experience, you will benefit from their real world knowledge.

Microsoft Official Curriculum - access the latest and most relevant content to Windows Server 2016.

Microsoft Official Practice Tests - reinforce your knowledge and simulate a Microsoft exam situation with official practice tests aligned to the MOC content you are learning.

This course emphasises practical tasks with labs integrated throughout the content to build upon the theoretical knowledge developed. This will help you develop knowledge applicable to real-world scenarios.

Other accelerated training providers rely heavily on lecture and independent self-testing and study.

Effective technical instruction must be highly varied and interactive to keep attention levels high, promote camaraderie and teamwork between the students and instructor, and solidify knowledge through hands-on learning.

Firebrand Training provides instruction to meet every learning need:

Intensive group instruction

One-on-one instruction attention

Hands-on labs

Lab partner and group exercises

Question and answer drills

Independent study

This information has been provided as a helpful tool for candidates considering training. Courses that include certification come with a Certification Guarantee. Pass first time or train again for free (just pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs). We do not make any guarantees about personal successes or benefits of obtaining certification. Benefits of certification determined through studies do not guarantee any particular personal successes.

This module describes the new features of Windows Server 2016, and explains how to prepare for and install Nano Server and Server Core. It describes how to plan a server upgrade and migration strategy, and explains how to perform a migration of server roles and workloads within and across domains. You'll also learn how to choose an activation model based on your environment characteristics.

Lessons

Introducing Windows Server 2016

Preparing and installing Server Core

Preparing for upgrades and migrations

Migrating server roles and workloads

Windows Server activation models

Lab : Installing and configuring Server Core

Installing Server Core

Completing post-installation tasks on Windows Server 2016 Core

Performing remote management

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

Describe the new features of Windows Server 2016.

Prepare for and install Server Core.

Plan a server upgrade and migration strategy.

Perform a migration of server roles and workloads within a domain and across domains.

Module 4: Implementing Storage Spaces and Data DeduplicationThis module explains how to implement and manage Storage Spaces. This module also explains how to implement Data Deduplication.Lessons

Implementing Storage Spaces

Managing Storage Spaces

Implementing Data Deduplication

Lab : Implementing Storage Spaces

Creating a Storage Space

Lab : Implementing Data Deduplication

Installing Data Deduplication

Configuring Data Deduplication

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

Describe and implement the Storage Spaces feature in the context of enterprise storage needs.

Manage and maintain Storage Spaces.

Describe and implement Data Deduplication.

Module 5: Installing and configuring Hyper-V and virtual machinesThis module provides an overview of Hyper-V and virtualisation. It explains how to install Hyper-V, and how to configure storage and networking on Hyper-V host servers. Additionally, it explains how to configure and manage Hyper-V virtual machines.Lessons

Overview of Hyper-V

Installing Hyper-V

Configuring storage on Hyper-V host servers

Configuring networking on Hyper-V host servers

Configuring Hyper-V virtual machines

Managing virtual machines

Lab : Installing and configuring Hyper-V

Verify installation of the Hyper-V server role

Configuring Hyper-V networks

Creating and configuring virtual machines

Enable nested virtualisation for a virtual machine

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

Describe Hyper-V and virtualisation.

Install Hyper-V.

Configure storage on Hyper-V host servers.

Configure networking on Hyper-V host servers.

Configure Hyper-V virtual machines.

Manage Hyper-V virtual machines.

Module 6: Deploying and managing Windows and Hyper-V containersThis module provides an overview of containers in Windows Server 2016. Additionally, this module explains how to deploy Windows Server and Hyper-V containers. It also explains how to install, configure, and manage containers by using Docker.Lessons

Overview of containers in Windows Server 2016

Deploying Windows Server and Hyper-V containers

Installing, configuring, and managing containers by using Docker

Lab : Installing and configuring containers

Installing and configuring Windows Server containers by using Windows PowerShell

Installing and configuring Windows Server containers by using Docker

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

Describe containers in Windows Server 2016.

Explain how to deploy containers.

Explain how to install, configure, and manage containers using Docker.

Module 7: Overview of high availability and disaster recoveryThis module provides an overview of high availability and high availability with failover clustering in Windows Server 2016. It further explains how to plan high availability and disaster recovery solutions with Hyper-V virtual machines. Additionally, this module explains how to back up and restore the Windows Server 2016 operating system and data by using Windows Server Backup.Lessons

Module 10: Implementing Network Load BalancingThis module provides an overview of NLB clusters. It also explains how to plan and configure an NLB cluster implementation.Lessons

Overview of NLB

Configuring an NLB cluster

Planning an NLB implementation

Lab : Implementing NLB

Implementing a Network Load Balancing (NLB) cluster

Configuring and managing the NLB cluster

Validating high availability for the NLB cluster

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

Describe NLB.

Configure an NLB cluster.

Explain how to plan an NLB implementation.

Module 11: Creating and managing deployment imagesThis module provides an overview of the Windows Server 2016 image deployment process. It also explains how to create and manage deployment images by using the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT). Additionally, it describes different workloads in the virtual machine environment.Lessons

This module provides an overview on Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and the requirements to implement WSUS. It explains how to manage the update process with WSUS. Additionally, this module provides an overview of Windows PowerShell Desired State Configuration (DSC) and Windows Server 2016 monitoring tools. Finally, this module describes how to use Performance Monitor, and how to manage event logs.

Microsoft Official Curriculum

Firebrand Training offers top-quality technical education and certification training in an all-inclusive course package specifically designed for the needs and ease of our students. We attend to every detail so our students can focus solely on their studies and certification goals.

Firebrand Training has dedicated, well-equipped educational facilities where you will attend instruction and labs and have access to comfortable study and lounging rooms. Our students consistently say our facilities are second-to-none.

Firebrand goes digital

We’re currently migrating from printed to digital courseware. Some courseware is already available in digital, while other books remain in printed form. To find out if this course is digital, call us on +33 (0) 181 22 44 68.

There are several benefits of easy-to-use digital courseware: downloads are immediate, and you’ll always have your courseware available wherever you are. You won’t need to wait for a printed book to be delivered before you start learning – and it’s better for the environment. You can choose to download the courseware to your own device, or borrow one of ours.

Considering a Microsoft course? Always have the most up-to-date Microsoft digital courseware with ‘Fresh Editions’. This gives you access to all versions of digital courseware – you’ll receive updates and revisions of your textbook, at no charge, for the life of that course.

Examination Passing Policy

Should a student complete a Firebrand Training Program without having successfully passed all vendor examinations, the student may re-attend that program for a period of one year. Students will only be responsible for accommodations and vendor exam fees.

Please note

* Not on all courses

** Examination vouchers are not included for the following courses: PMI, GIAC, CREST and CISSP CBK Review. Exam vouchers may also not be included for Apprentices and will require a separate purchase by an employer due to Education and Skills Funding Agency guidelines.

*** On site testing is not included for our PMI, GIAC, CREST, CSX Practitioner or ITIL Managers and Revision Certification Courses

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Firebrand is an immersive environment and requires commitment. Some prerequisites are simply guidelines; you may find your unique experience, attitude and determination enables you to succeed on your accelerated course.

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Read reviews from recent accelerated courses below or visit Firebrand Stories for written and video interviews from our alumni.

"If you are capable of keeping up with intense training you will definitely be qualified by the end of your course!" Ben Gerrard, Fourteen IP. - Microsoft Windows Server 2016 - Installation, Storage and Compute (4 days) (12/10/2017 to 15/10/2017)

"Really good course, great pace and the instructor was of course very knowledgeable about the subject. I feel like I have a greater understanding of the workings of server 2016, and I am very excited for the next part of the course.
Cheers guys! " Kristian Ward, Switch Networks Ltd. - Microsoft Windows Server 2016 - Installation, Storage and Compute (4 days) (12/10/2017 to 15/10/2017)

"Recommend this course for anyone in the IT industry as Firebrand has a great base of knowledge. " Anonymous - Microsoft Windows Server 2016 - Installation, Storage and Compute (4 days) (12/10/2017 to 15/10/2017)

"The training centre is very well organised and professional, I found the course very detailed and got a lot out of it." Joseph Naber. - Microsoft MTA Software Development Fundamentals (2 days) (10/1/2019 to 11/1/2019)

"Firebrand training is a good way to get qualifications fast. Be prepared with the self-learning before hand and for long days." Anonymous. - Microsoft MTA Software Development Fundamentals (2 days) (10/1/2019 to 11/1/2019)

"The course was intense but well delivered, the instructor engaged with the group and took the time to give good feedback and help." Joseph Naber, Games Workshop. - Microsoft MTA Software Development Fundamentals (2 days) (10/1/2019 to 11/1/2019)

"My instructor was extremely committed to help with our studying, with a group who have had very little experience in the topic our course was based on. The resources provided were also very useful." Sam Hughes, BBC. - Microsoft MTA Security, Windows Server Administration & Networking (6 days) (7/1/2019 to 12/1/2019)

"Firebrand are the best training provider I have used, with knowledge and engaged instructors.
" M.P.. - Microsoft Azure Academy: Infrastructure and Networking (4 days) (7/1/2019 to 10/1/2019)

"The course was very helpful to me as I do C# at my job. They cover all basic fundamentals. The food here is great as well. The stay was comfortable and flexible. You can stay here easily and learn quickly." S.Y.. - Microsoft Programming in C# (4 days) (7/1/2019 to 10/1/2019)

"The training provided was all relevant and useful for me to prepare for the exam. " Anonymous. - Microsoft MTA HTML5 App Development Fundamentals (2 days) (7/1/2019 to 8/1/2019)

"Training is relevant but extremely intense, there is a lot to take in in a short amount of time. " Anonymous. - Microsoft MTA HTML5 App Development Fundamentals (2 days) (7/1/2019 to 8/1/2019)

"Intensive training, I would recommend, decent level of experience required, but it worked for me to do that extra knowledge required to become MCSA certified. Thanks." Barry Mansell, CPTO. - Microsoft MCSA: Windows Server 2016 (11 days) (6/12/2018 to 16/12/2018)

"Good trainer who has lots of experience in the field. Taught at a good pace and got through all off the content." Jess Chapman, Natures Way Foods. - Microsoft MCSA: Windows Server 2016 (11 days) (6/12/2018 to 16/12/2018)

"I will happily use firebrand again the staff and the teachers are great, its hard work but completely worth it. " Anonymous. - Microsoft MCSA: SQL Server 2016 - Business Intelligence Development (5 days) (26/11/2018 to 30/11/2018)

"I love training at Firebrand. As a consultant, every day matters as you do not get paid if you do not work. The immersive bootcamp allows myself to cover twice the material in half the time. I also like getting into my bubble by it being residential so I can focus on absorbing and recalling. Great having the test centre onsite.. Maximises exam cram time. Thank you FB Wyboston." Roy Casella, Designated. - Microsoft MCSA: SQL Server 2016 - Business Intelligence Development (5 days) (26/11/2018 to 30/11/2018)

"I enjoyed my course at Firebrand. The trainers are friendly and extremely knowledgeable. This was my first experience of Microsoft exams and I would not hesitate to recommend Firebrand for anyone looking to achieve certification." Darren Conley, Nicander Ltd.. - Microsoft MCSA: SQL Server 2016 - Business Intelligence Development (5 days) (26/11/2018 to 30/11/2018)

"Studying with Firebrand is tough, theres no getting away from the fact that the days are long and full of content, however, the trainers are knowledgeable and the training is delivered professionally, in excellent facilities." Rob Sims. - Microsoft MCSA: SQL Server 2016 - Business Intelligence Development (5 days) (26/11/2018 to 30/11/2018)

"My experience of this intensive course was a good one! This was due to my instructor who was so helpful and engaged us all from the beginning to the end. Thanks to the instructor for being an amazing , intelligent , funny and caring instructor" Louise-Clair Elliot, Freightliner. - Microsoft MCSA: BI Reporting (4 days) (22/11/2018 to 25/11/2018)

"Different type of training and it was intense. Covered many topics in express speed. It was a good learning experience. " John Jesudason. - Microsoft Managing SharePoint Server 2016 (6 days) (19/11/2018 to 24/11/2018)

"The instructor is a great trainer that will help you understand SharePoint much better and get certified." Anonymous. - Microsoft MCSE: Productivity (SharePoint Server 2016) (6 days) (19/11/2018 to 24/11/2018)